Chasing a target of 196 runs, the New Zealand team experienced a shaky start. The team suffered an early setback, losing their first wicket for just one run. Tim Seifert was dismissed for zero. However, Daryl Mitchell made a crucial contribution to
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first. In response, Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka contributed a significant 67 runs and Kusal Perera remained unbeaten with 53 runs. For New Zealand, James Neeshom took two wickets.
Sri Lanka secured a nail-biting victory over New Zealand in a Super Over on Sunday. Batting first in the opening match of the three-match T20 series, Sri Lanka managed 196 runs for five wickets. New Zealand needed 13 runs off the final over to win.
Sri Lanka secured a dramatic victory over New Zealand in a super over encounter. Half-centuries from Asalanka and Perera were key to the win.